We’ve recently had some requests to visit St. Charles Borromeo Church in Brooklyn Heights. In this episode, we’ll explore this landmarked neighborhood from the Brooklyn Promenade to the Brooklyn Historical Society. The 165-year-old St. Charles Borromeo Church was a uniquely constructed church for its time, and also features an artifact that has been carefully preserved for 145 years. Anthony Mangano introduces this second “lost episode,” which was recently discovered and restored.
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Internal Medicine, Family and Community Medicine
Is Vitamin D a miracle drug? Dr. Steven Garner and his on-air assistant Nikki Casseri discuss this and your questions with Dr. Stephen Peterson (Chairman of Internal Medicine) and Dr. Montgomery Douglas (Chairman of Family and Community Medicine) on this episode of Ask the Doctor.
NYC Bishops Lead Push for Education Tax Credit
Bishop DiMarzio is leading a push to win approval of a new tax law that is designed to help schools. He joined Cardinal Dolan and a host of union and political leaders at a rally in Manhattan. Currents correspondent Konrad Aderer was there.
Religious Liberty in the Media
Filmmaker Daniel Rabourdin, producer of “The Hidden Rebellion”, and Eric Ulrich, Councilman of the 32nd District of New York City join host, Monsignor Kieran Harrington in a discussion on the fight for religious freedom — throughout history… and in the media today. Also featuring journalist David Gibson of Religion News Service, and actor Darwin Shaw, who plays St. Peter in the film, “Son of God.”
Howard Beach School Looks Ahead as It Maintains Faith Tradition
For our latest School of the Week, Currents Education Correspondent Marie Elena Giossi travels to St. Helen’s in Howard Beach, Queens, and finds a school determined to keep tradition strong through innovation.
Spirits High at Rockaway St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saint Patrick is the patron of New York and his feast day is so important that the city needs more than one parade in his honor. Rockaway Beach served as the starting point this year and correspondent Marie Elena Giossi was along the route.
Love Doctor
Dr. Diana Kirschner discusses the do’s and don’ts of dating and courtship in today’s world.
St. James Basilica – Part 2
In this second part, host Anthony Mangano uncovers more details about the important history of this church: the stories contained in its stained glass windows, the unusual passageway beneath the altar, and the story of a very special visitor to St. James Cathedral who brought sunshine on a rainy day.
St. James Basilica – Part 1
City of Churches makes a return visit to the oldest Catholic parish in the diocese, site of the very first Catholic church on all of Long Island. Host Anthony Mangano visits Downtown Brooklyn to explore the rich neighborhood history of what was once known as the small “Village” of Brooklyn. At St. James Cathedral Basilica he learns why this church needed to be established here, discovers remnants of the original 19th century church and cemetery, and tours the current church, which was dedicated in 1903. It’s an in-depth look at the roots of the Catholic Church and its important role in the history and development of Brooklyn. This episode also features highlights of unique musical events held at the Cathedral over the past decade. And that’s just Part One!
Ashes Distributed on DUMBO Streets, Brooklyn
A frequent refrain from Pope Francis is the exhortation that all Church leaders go out and minister to the flock. Correspondent Konrad Aderer reports that is exactly what took place on Ash Wednesday in the Brooklyn neighborhood known as DUMBO.